If one more Californian tells me how “progressive” California is, I am going to scream.
"Progressivism" is the term applied to a variety of responses to the economic and social problems that were introduced to America by industrialization. It began as a social movement and grew into a political one. Early Progressives rejected Social Darwinism, believing that the problems … [Read more...]

Are you demanding locally-raised, pasture-fed meats? Do you protect yourself and your family by eating animals raised in a non-industrial environment that doesn’t depend upon the constant administration of low levels of antibiotics?
If you do, you’ll be relieved that you do after you read this article. If you don’t, I’m about to give you a lot to think about.
This little … [Read more...]

As I observe people around me, I’ve been noticing a trend – most everybody, in theory -- wants to save the Earth. The problem, however, is that far too few people are willing to make the lifestyle changes necessary to ensure a livable future.
Comforts and conveniences
The appeal of constant financial progress, of fast food and perfectly temperature-controlled rooms is too … [Read more...]

Picture this: You’re an organic farmer in – well, pick a place.
Your neighbor also farms, but not organically. As neighbors go, he’s a pretty good one; the two of you talk about the weather at the feed store, and he’s been interested in your agro-forestry sideline.
By the same token, Monsanto’s visited your county multiple times, and your gut tells you he’s one of their … [Read more...]

Quick: name the one issue about which Democrats, Republicans and even Independents all agree. No, not alpaca farms. Yes, I know everyone would like to have one, and yes, baby alpacas are cuter than the dickens. Try again.
What’s that? Everybody agrees genetically modified organisms (GMOs) that food processing companies put on our kitchen tables should be labeled? Is that … [Read more...]